Message
Re: Command Station Overhaul
2010-11-30 by dutchbeats
--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "scodoha04" wrote:
>
> Here's a front panel that takes in a lot of repair. Don't know about the squishy factor....
> http://www.eprelectronics.com/store/html/Products/E-mu-Drum-machine~Comma/E-mu-Command-Stations/PCBA-front-panel-right--57.html
>
>
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "bobsvitilla" bobsvitilla@ wrote:
> >
> > My main encoder wheel and the cursor buttons are getting a little flakey as well as the track 14 button.
> >
> > I am digging my command station enough that I think I want to give it an overhaul to increase performance. I am not worried about improving the appearance or care much if it detracts either. I want my machine to work a bit smoother.
> >
> > Who out their has modded the Command Station? I know there were some that changed out the display. Are there parts on the market? What values do replacements need to have? Anyone know a good tech on the east coast (Philly/ NYC) that could perform the surgery?
> >
> > I am happy with the 4x4 grid and volume pots and the key pads. I definitely want to replace the tempo button with something a little squishier so I could drum out the tempo. The main encoder wheel definitely needs to be replaced. It works fine, but is a bit jumpy. The cursor buttons and the track/trigger buttons need to be replaced. If I am doing those I might just do all "clicky" buttons.
> >
> > So, what's available out there? I am not super happy with the current feel, but I do not want to sacrifice too much precision (squishier but not too squishy).
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >
>